abc-cli

name: abc-cli description: Manage Apple Business Connect listings using the abc CLI. Use when working with business locations, place cards, hours, or when the user mentions Apple Business Connect, Apple Maps business, location listings, or abc.

Apple Business Connect CLI

Manage Apple Business Connect listings using the abc command-line tool.

Prerequisites

abc --version
export ABC_TOKEN='your-oauth-token'
abc auth status

Authentication

• OAuth token from Apple Business Connect
• Environment variable: ABC_TOKEN
• Or: abc auth login for interactive OAuth flow

Business Locations

List & Search

abc locations list --limit 50
abc locations search --query "Apple Store"
abc locations get LOCATION_ID

Create & Update

abc locations create --name "My Business" --address "123 Main St"
abc locations update LOCATION_ID --phone "+1-555-123-4567"
abc locations update LOCATION_ID --hours "mon-fri:9am-5pm,sat:10am-4pm"

Status

abc locations status LOCATION_ID
abc locations verify LOCATION_ID --method postcard
abc locations close LOCATION_ID --temporary --until 2024-12-01

Place Cards

abc placecard get LOCATION_ID
abc placecard update LOCATION_ID --photos ./photos/
abc placecard categories list
abc placecard categories set LOCATION_ID --primary "Restaurant"

Actions & Posts

abc actions list LOCATION_ID
abc actions create LOCATION_ID --type ORDER --url "https://order.example.com"
abc posts list LOCATION_ID
abc posts create LOCATION_ID --title "Summer Special" --photo promo.jpg

Insights

abc insights summary --location LOCATION_ID --days 30
abc insights queries --location LOCATION_ID --start 2024-06-01
abc insights directions --location LOCATION_ID --days 30

Agent Best Practices

1. Verification: Required before location appears on Maps
2. Hours format: Use comma-separated with dashes
3. Photos: Follow Apple's photo guidelines
4. Categories: Choose most specific category available